[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 1, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 10411-10412]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-1968]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 7982 of February 24, 2006

                
American Red Cross Month, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Throughout our Nation's history, Americans have worked 
                together to care for those in need. The work of the 
                American Red Cross exemplifies this tradition and 
                reflects the good heart of our country. This year 
                during American Red Cross Month, we recognize this 
                organization for its 125 years of faithful service to 
                our Nation and for its continued mission to help those 
                in need at home and abroad.

                Since Clara Barton founded the organization in 1881, 
                the American Red Cross has offered aid and disaster 
                relief to millions of individuals. From conducting 
                blood drives and arranging family communications and 
                other forms of support for our troops to providing 
                relief for victims of natural disasters, the American 
                Red Cross carries out emergency response around the 
                globe. Local chapters help American communities respond 
                to regional catastrophes and promote emergency 
                preparedness with American Red Cross First Aid and CPR 
                courses. Members of these chapters serve their 
                communities by visiting homebound seniors, mentoring 
                youth, distributing hot lunches, volunteering at 
                homeless shelters, and offering transitional housing. 
                They also educate young people on violence and 
                substance abuse prevention and help in hospitals and 
                nursing homes.

                In 2005, a devastating hurricane season left millions 
                displaced and homeless. The American Red Cross network 
                of more than 800 chapters and thousands of volunteers 
                provided food, shelter, counseling, and care to more 
                than a million Gulf Coast families. Working in 
                coordination with the International Red Cross and Red 
                Crescent Movement, the American Red Cross has also 
                assisted with relief efforts for victims of hurricanes 
                and landslides in Latin America and the recent 
                earthquake in South Asia.

                By donating their time and energy to selflessly serve 
                others, American Red Cross volunteers demonstrate the 
                compassion and generosity for which Americans are 
                known. Their service paves the way to a brighter future 
                for our citizens and people around the world.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the 
                American Red Cross, by virtue of the authority vested 
                in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim March 2006 as American Red 
                Cross Month. I commend the good work of the American 
                Red Cross, and I encourage all Americans to continue to 
                help the recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast region and 
                around the world through volunteering their time, 
                energy, and talents for others.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-fourth day of February, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 06-1968
Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am]
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